My cat

What You Cat Wants You To Know

Being curious – and occasionally odd – is in your cats nature. They might appear to be independent, but they really do enjoy your company. The are often vexing, but cats can also be very satisfying as pets. You should keep reading to learn how you can properly care for your beloved pet.

If you are planning to get a pet cat, be sure to check with your local shelter. Shelters have a lot of cats in them and you can get one adopted for a small fee. When adopting a shelter cat, you’re saving a life and aiding in controlling the cat population.

You must always take your cat for regular vet check-ups. Not only will a veterinarian give a general physical exam, he or she will also make sure they have necessary vaccinations. Do your best to keep the same vet for your pet’s entire life. This helps make sure your vet knows your cat’s history.

Never use a product on your cat that is intended for dogs. Cats have very strong, negative reactions to products formulated for dogs. This happens a lot with flea products. Some products designed for dogs could be harmful to your cat. If you own a dog, and they’ve been given a flea treatment, you should separate them from your cat for a few hours.

If you have an outdoor cat, be sure he or she has a tagged collar. Understand that cats may travel a long distance; therefore, if it gets lost, this tag will assist you and others in finding it. The tag should have at least the pet’s name and the number where you can be reached.

Cats will be up during the night more often than not. This means that they will usually be quite active at night. Close your bedroom door if your cat is driving you nuts at night. This way, they can’t disturb you while you sleep.

Litter Box

Pick the right location for your cat’s litter box. You shouldn’t keep it near your pet’s food, and you shouldn’t keep it in an area people walk through a lot. Also, minimize the smell by making sure it is a well ventilated area. Your cat is certain to appreciate a litter box that is put into a good location.

Your cat needs love and attention. They give us love, and we need to return it to them. Cats have a need to communicate with others to show they are part of the family. They want to feel like a contented and satisfied member of the family.

Create a tablecloth that your cats can use. Often, a cat will remove food from his bowl to eat on the side. This creates extra work since you must then clean up the leftover loose food. An easy solution to this problem is a placemat underneath the food dish, or a piece of fabric you can easily wash.

Do you happen to own both a dog and a cat? Dogs will eat a cat’s food any time they’re given the chance. If you’re having a problem with this, make your cat’s eating area high enough that your dog cannot reach. Separate eating spaces are a must to avoid fights between your pets.

Give your cat a good brushing regularly. This will spread all of their natural oils around and help their blood flow. Also, it helps manage loose hair. Brushing eliminates the formation of hairballs which may choke your cat and lead to buildup of excess hair in the abdomen when the cat grooms himself.

If you wish to add another cat to your home, give it a couple weeks for your old cat and your new cat to grow accustomed to each other. They may fight with each other initially. If you give them enough time though, chances are good they will befriend each other and enjoy the extra company.

Cats are simple to decipher, but they can be loyal to you if you allow them. Take what you learned here and use it as a guide to help you better understand how to make a cats life better. By properly caring for your cat, you can help ensure that he is a happy cat.